Jetpod
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Jetpod is a very quiet aircraft that can take off and land in short distances (STOL), developed by Avcen Limited. It is supposed to serve as a flying taxi in London and other big cities. The flying tests are scheduled to start in 2006 and be operational by 2010.
The speed of Jetpod is 550 km/h (350 mph, 300 knots). The cost of each Jetpod is $1,000,000. It is less noisy than other planes and needs only 125 meters (135 yards) to take-off or land. The trip from Heathrow Airport to central London would take about 4 minutes and cost about $100.
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